For the first time in over 40 years, Festivals Acadiens et Créoles—the world’s largest Cajun and Creole festival—will be hosting a spring festival. With the theme “Le Grand Retour,” three days of festivities will include live performances from local musicians, the Bayou Food Festival, Louisiana Crafts Fair as well as workshops and cooking demonstrations.

Festivals Acadiens et Créoles’ spring event will kick off on Friday, March 18, with the traditional Cutt ing of the Boudin at 5 p.m. at Scène Ma Louisiane. Music by Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys and Chris Ardoin and Nu Step Zydeko will begin immediately following and continue through Sunday at Girard Park.

 Tent rental spaces in Girard Park are available, Festival Friends are appreciated, and volunteers are still needed over the three days. Signups for all can be found on the website at festivalsacadiens.com.